“Influenza is an upper respiratory illness with severe body aches and high fevers. It can be fatal. “Nobody wants a guest like that at the holidays,” according to officials at the health department and the Putnam County Health Department.. “It’s still not too late to get a flu vaccination.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests every individual older than six months receive a flu vaccination.
KCHD and PCHD are currently offering influenza vaccinations. Vaccinations are available at the health departments, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. While walk-in patients will be accommodated, appointments are suggested.
The health department is located at 108 Lee St., in Charleston. The Putnam County Health Department is located at 11878 Winfield Road in Winfield.